Older Adults
At St. Mary’s, we know it’s not just about living longer – it’s about living better.
- Direct Admission: Our pre-registered older adult patients experience a quicker check-in process.
- Mission Services: Qualified chaplains provide spiritual care and patient representatives are advocates for older adult patients. 100 Percent line is available 24 hours a day to voice compliments and concerns about care.
- Hospitalist Program: If your physician uses this service, your care will be supervised by a board-certified hospitalist while you are an inpatient at St. Mary’s. Our hospitalists are specially trained in the health care needs of hospital patients. A hospitalist is on site 24 hours a day. Our hospitalist team works closely with your physician to ensure high quality care and a smooth transition after your discharge.
- Support Groups: Joint Support Group for those living with arthritis; Stroke Support Group for those who have survived stroke. Caregivers, adult family members welcome. (706) 389-2900.
Highland Hills provides a friendly senior living community in a warm and comfortable setting. Highland Hills offers Assisted Living and Independent Living as well.
Incorporating the latest innovations in Alzheimer’s and dementia care, this facility is available for those who require assisted living in a memory care community.
St. Mary’s has a long-standing tradition of providing quality, compassionate care with dignity and respect both in the traditional hospital setting and in homes across Northeast Georgia.
St. Mary’s is a national leader in neurosciences, the medical specialty that provides care for the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves.
St. Mary’s is proud to be certified by the Joint Commission as a total knee replacement center.
The da Vinci Surgical System at St. Mary’s enables physicians to perform surgery in a manner never before experienced.